From blogs to the press to esteemed medical journals, those who support anaphylaxis policies in schools are being branded as “hysterical” or “fearful” or even needing to “feel special”. Exceptional anxiety is portrayed as the rule. AL bites into: why critics love to hate food allergy.
Author: Claire Gagné
WestJet Scraps Nuts
Those with peanut and nut allergies can breathe a little easier when they fly with WestJet. Changes to the airline’s food allergy policy mean that tree nuts and peanuts will no longer be served or sold on board.
Canada Makes Mustard Its No. 11 Top Food Allergen
Mustard has taken its place among the top foods of concern for allergies in Canada. Health Canada announced in September… Read more »
Bleach Baths for Eczema Treatment Prove Effective
Thanks to its anti-bacterial effect, diluted bleach is proving to be a powerful agent in treating childhood eczema.
The Link Between Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes
1 in 20 diabetics will also have celiac disease. How to live with the diet double whammy.
Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Children
Janet Smith was sure she wasn’t overreacting. Her 18-month-old daughter Heather had terrible symptoms: she was throwing up eight times a day, her stomach was bloated, and her diapers needed to be changed constantly.
16 Ways to Clean Up Your Home’s Air
We all want to breathe in the purest air, especially in our homes. Improve air quality for you and your family with these 15 easy tips.
Could Your House Be Causing Allergies and Asthma?
We’ve sealed ourselves indoors with a toxic stew of gases, dust and mold. Home is just not so sweet any more.
13 Allergy and Asthma Issues in the School Classroom
Good schools are breathing better; questions to ask.